The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 9:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Bielefeld station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bielefeld is 114.1 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.